Webinar Topic: Understanding, Identifying and Addressing Fall Risk in Aging Adults Date: Wednesday, August 26 | 1:00 pm EST Description: This webinar will describe the risk factors for falls and help you be able to identify which clients are at high risk of falling. You will understand care techniques to adopt to prevent falls and be able to identify…

Hello HIPSS members, The Gary Sinise Foundation is sending a special “CARE” appreciation gift box to WWII Veterans.  The packages will be shipping out soon.  If anyone knows a WWII Veteran, we need their name, address and the branch they served in.  If this information can be sent to me, I will submit it to…

HELP REMIND OLDER ADULTS THAT THEY AREN'T ALONE AND THAT THE COMMUNITY CARES! COVID-19 has meant distancing from the senios we serve.  They miss the daily visits, interaction and smiles with volunteer and staff.  Please send uplifting notes, messages, cards and pictures to help brighten their days! Mail or hand-deliver your messages to our office…

If you are unable to communicate your healthcare wishes, who will speak for you? Will they know what to say? Advance Care Planning helps your loved ones and healthcare providers honor your goals and wishes if you are unable to speak for yourself. Our free Advance Care Planning workshops are being held virtually, due to…

The Coalition of Ministries for Older Adults Sponsored by The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will meet on: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 11:45-1:00 In this time when we care for one another by staying apart, we will meet virtually via Zoom. MANAGING ISOLATION AND DEPRESSION DURING COVID-19 Laura Strickland, MSW, LCSW Director of Clinical Services Old…

Dear valued partner,    Back by popular demand our partner and collaborator, Heather McKay, PhD, OT/L and Alzheimer's Foundation of America 2016 Dementia Person of the Year, will be offering a new dementia workshop: Adapting Care Along the Timeline of Dementia. Social Workers and Nurses/LPN will earn two continuing education credits.   By the end…

Preventing Falls Tuesday, September 15 5:30-7:00pm Presenter: Elaine Watts, Wellness/Fitness Coach -- Certified Livestrong Trainer and Counselor & YMCA Wellness Director (Retired) Fall risks are a worrisome, but a real part of our aging process. Things that once were safe at home, may no longer be safe. Stairs, rugs, bad lighting, and many other factors must…

Join us online for our 2020 version of the Hoof Beat! Be sure to register (it's free!) and see below for more information. Register or Donate Here. If you prefer, text 'Donate' to 831-425-9696 and make your donation to Riverwood!